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Lin-Manuel Miranda Couldn't Write 'Moana 2' Music Due to 'Mufasa'

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Lin-Manuel Miranda couldn't score 'Moana 2' as he was already booked for 'Mufasa: The Lion King' - a creative musical challenge that shook up Disney's plans.
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  • Miranda was already deep into composing the music for the 'Mufasa' prequel when Disney announced 'Moana 2,' leaving him no bandwidth to take on the sequel.
  • The 'Hamilton' creator's plate was simply too full, forcing Disney to find a new composer for their much-anticipated 'Moana' follow-up - a move that has some fans worried about the sequel's musical identity.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda, Disney, Moana 2, Mufasa: The Lion King
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